Trachyscelis
Latreille, 1809
Species Guides
1Trachyscelis is a of darkling beetles in the Tenebrionidae, established by Latreille in 1809. The genus contains at least two described , including Trachyscelis aphodioides (the type species) and Trachyscelis chinensis. A North American review has addressed synonymy, origin, distribution patterns, and documented evidence of decline in the region.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Trachyscelis: /ˌtrækɪˈsɛlɪs/
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Distribution
The has been recorded in North America, though specific range details are limited. Trachyscelis aphodioides has a broad distribution, while Trachyscelis chinensis is known from Asia. North American have been studied specifically regarding their origin and decline patterns.